Chinese premier meets German vice chancellor
Beijing – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with visiting German Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Sigmar Gabriel here on Tuesday.Li said President Xi Jinping’s Germany visit in March has promoted bilateral relations and cooperation. Li also welcomed … Continue reading Chinese premier meets German vice chancellor
MICE: Germany & Switzerland on Top of Asian’s favourite list
London – Recent research conducted by Reed Travel Exhibitions has identified Canada, United States, Germany, Switzerland, UK, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand and UAE to be amongst the top ten destinations (outside of Asia), selected by Asian meetings planners attending … Continue reading MICE: Germany & Switzerland on Top of Asian’s favourite list
President Obama on Trip to Asia arrives in Tokyo
Tokyo – President Obama arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday to begin an eight-day tour of Asian allies designed to assure leaders that they have a strong U.S. backup at a time of rising tensions in the region.Obama went directly to his … Continue reading President Obama on Trip to Asia arrives in Tokyo
The 6th Samui Bike Week ready to roar into life
Bangkok/Samui – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in collaboration with the Samui Rider Club, Surat Thani Provincial Administration, Samui Hotels Association, Ko Samui Police Station and local tourism operators have come together to stage the 6th Samui Bike Week, … Continue reading The 6th Samui Bike Week ready to roar into life
Philippines: Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo visits Stuttgart
Stuttgart – Little is known about the Philippines as one of the world´s emerging economies but it is one bright spot that has been growing at strong rates of 6.8% in 2012 and 7.2% in 2013, the second fastest in the … Continue reading Philippines: Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo visits Stuttgart
China: Yuan sets new low against USD
Beijing – The Chinese yuan has hit another new low versus the U.S. dollar since starting its recent depreciation against the greenback in mid-January.The People’s Bank of China set the yuan’s mid point at 6.1610 on Tuesday, 19 bips lower … Continue reading China: Yuan sets new low against USD
60 Greater China Industry Leaders Reign at the 7th Annual TTG China Travel Awards
Shanghai – Nearly 1 in every 2 of TTG China Travel Awards 2014 winning organisations brought home the awards’ signature 24K gold-plated Hermes trophy for the first-time tonight.Among this year’s 27 inaugural winners were Air Canada and Mandarin Oriental Hotel … Continue reading 60 Greater China Industry Leaders Reign at the 7th Annual TTG China Travel Awards
Chinese bank launches “Pretty Mom” credit card
Beijing – The Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) issued a new type of credit card on Friday targeting China’s young mothers, a growing group known for their love of shopping and their greater say in the family budget.The cards focus on … Continue reading Chinese bank launches “Pretty Mom” credit card
Bluefin-21 completes two thirds of focused underwater search area
Kuala Lumpur/Perth – Bluefin-21 has searched approximately two thirds of the focused underwater search area to date with nothing found, the Joint Agency Coordination Center ( JACC) said in its latest update Monday.According to the JACC, this morning, Bluefin-21 AUV … Continue reading Bluefin-21 completes two thirds of focused underwater search area
Death toll rises to 64 in S. Korean ferry accident
Seoul – South Korean officials have said in a daily briefing that the confirmed death toll of the capsized ferry-Sewol, has risen to 64, with 238 people still missing.Officials said there are now 234 ships, together with over 30 planes … Continue reading Death toll rises to 64 in S. Korean ferry accident